Panera Bread Announces Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Earnings Release Date

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwired - March 30, 2015) - Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) will report its fiscal 2015 first quarter results after the market close on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

The Company will discuss its fiscal 2015 first quarter results on a call that will also be broadcast live on the Internet at 7:30 AM Central Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

The conference call dial in number is [phone] with participant code 6321637. You may also access the call and view a copy of the release at the Panera Bread website at http://www.panerabread.com/investor. Access to the call will be archived for two weeks.

About Panera Bread

As of December 30, 2014, there were 1,880 bakery-cafes in 45 states and in Ontario, Canada operating under the Panera Bread^®, Saint Louis Bread Co.^® or Paradise Bakery & Café^® names. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by chicken raised without antibiotics, whole grain bread, and select organic and all-natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans-fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor and free Internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on our website, http://www.panerabread.com.

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